First-time dental practice owners often have great ideas and a willingness to work hard. These are wonderful attributes because opening a dental practice and maintaining it is a big undertaking. One of the primary steps to ownership is obtaining financing, traditionally from a bank. In most cases, lenders prefer to see a dentist with clinical experience prior to… Read More »
Stress and anxiety are daily facts of life for many people, and running or working in a dental practice can be particularly stressful. Mindfulness exercises are designed to focus your awareness on what you’re sensing and feeling without interpretation or judgment, and can help you reduce stress by engaging with the world around you. In addition to stress,… Read More »
Social media is changing all the time. Although not every change is relevant for dental practices, there are some major updates that can have an impact on your practice — for better or worse. Ensure your practice is staying at the forefront of social media by making these updates. Facebook groups Facebook groups now have the option to… Read More »
ADA Practice Transitions, an ADA Business Innovation Group service focused on helping dentists make the process of joining or leaving a practice both predictable and successful, began matching dentists on Nov. 1 in six additional states. Dentists seeking to join or purchase a practice in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and New Hampshire, plus owners in those states… Read More »
Editor’s note: This features the winner in the “new build” category in the inaugural Design Innovation Awards, which recognize excellence in dental facilities that seamlessly combine esthetic appeal, function and design. The ADA Council on Dental Practice, ADA Member Advantage and BMO Harris Bank organize the Dental Innovation Awards. For more information on the awards, visit ADA.org/DIA. Austin,… Read More »
Living in a beautiful, historic city like Fredericksburg is a great experience. After 52 years as a practicing dentist, Dr. John Willhide continues to look for ways to provide the patient with a memorable experience at his dental office. “Being in the same place for so long allows me to build my reputation for providing the type of… Read More »